Smith Finds Ally in Ottawa as Canada Shifts Towards More Oil Production

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has found an ally in Ottawa in her quest to boost oil production. The new federal government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is making increasing oil and gas production a cornerstone of its agenda.

Smith's goal is for Alberta to double its oil output, a response to what she sees as the previous government's efforts to 'cut our oil production in half.'

The pipeline will give Canada more access to Asian markets eager to diversify their energy suppliers and reduce the country's reliance on the US.